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How to get fromJohannesburg to Locarnoby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Locarno by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane JNB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    16h 14m
    CHF 317–1,442

  2. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane JNB - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    19h 2m
    CHF 295–971

  3. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane JNB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    14h 2m
    CHF 342–861

  4. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane JNB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    17h 33m
    CHF 467–734

  5. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane JNB - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain train
    19h 35m
    CHF 519–1,122

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,354.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 14m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Locarno, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Locarno. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, then take the train to Locarno. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Bellinzona, then take the train to Locarno.

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